Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: jennifer johnson #15890 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Improvement and Strong Finish Jennifer Johnson from La Center, WA, demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon. Her final time was 2:32:04, averaging an 11:36 min/mile pace over the 13.1 miles. Notably, she maintained her energy well, significantly improving in the last mile with a 9:11 min/mile pace, contributing to a smooth completion. Jennifer's overall placement was 3626th out of 5623 total participants, and she secured the 80th spot in the F50-54 division. Her placement improved noticeably compared to previous sections of the race. Comparing her performance to the previous year's Portland Marathon, Jennifer exhibited slight progress. Last year, she finished with an elapsed pace of 11:39 min/mile. Demonstrating her consistent dedication, she achieved a faster pace this year, maintaining speed particularly well in the last few miles. To continue this positive trend, she might benefit from incorporating pacing strategies that enhance her initial miles. The team, Smiles Through The Miles, can be proud of her performance.